One Fine Acre - 2023 4H Steer Project Update

[Mike CHS]

Congratulations just doesn't seem adequate for all of that but - Congratulations

 

[Green Acres Farm]

Congratulations!!! They look great!

Do you think they’ll add the CC class back in?

 

[Bayleaf Meadows]

Here's a better herd photo-

 

[Southern by choice]

Congrats! So happy for you guys!

It was great to be able to go. I always enjoy seeing you guys too. That is something folks here don't get to see. Lots of good people competing against each other and at the same time having fun, being happy for each other, helping each other when possible! Just love it!

For the folks here... I was literally running up and down this hill with goats and trying to get the Nigies up while they were finishing the lamanchas because they had to go straight in... OFA sees me and says do you want me to carry her? He could clearly see I was about to drop! The hill is stinking ridiculous! One side it is long and gradual, the other side it is STEEP but shorter. Not sure what is worse.

We didn't want to say much on our post because you hadn't posted yet! We didn't want to give it away about the Grand Champion. We thought for sure in the youth Zamia would get it and when they called out Peanut we were shocked! Then in the open Zamia did. It was really cool. I wish I would have been there on Sunday!

 

[OneFineAcre]

Congrats! So happy for you guys!

It was great to be able to go. I always enjoy seeing you guys too. That is something folks here don't get to see. Lots of good people competing against each other and at the same time having fun, being happy for each other, helping each other when possible! Just love it!

For the folks here... I was literally running up and down this hill with goats and trying to get the Nigies up while they were finishing the lamanchas because they had to go straight in... OFA sees me and says do you want me to carry her? He could clearly see I was about to drop! The hill is stinking ridiculous! One side it is long and gradual, the other side it is STEEP but shorter. Not sure what is worse.

We didn't want to say much on our post because you hadn't posted yet! We didn't want to give it away about the Grand Champion. We thought for sure in the youth Zamia would get it and when they called out Peanut we were shocked! Then in the open Zamia did. It was really cool. I wish I would have been there on Sunday!

Peanut beat some really nice goats in the youth show

 

[Bayleaf Meadows]

There were so many beautiful and healthy looking goats at the fair! Any one who won or lost was in very good company.

I really liked how the judge commented that Zamia had the legs of a three year-old doe and how well her udder has held up over all her lactations. We should ask Zamia what the secret to endless youth is and package it.

 

[Southern by choice]

It was funny because I thought yeah, no way... yearling milkers don't go grand especially up against 3rd place 1st udder from nationals goats.
I have to say it was really cool to be in the same line up for the open show. Glad it was you guys.

@Bayleaf Meadows I agree wholeheartedly. That is the thing there are incredible goats in NC of every breed.
The youth show alone is as big as most open shows the rest of the year.

 

[OneFineAcre]

Congratulations!!! They look great!

Do you think they’ll add the CC class back in?

I don't think so. The classes were the same as the National Show. People were already entering finished champions in the age groups to maximize premiums.
But, I don't know if anyone complained. I think if someone has a valid argument in favor of adding back the CC then they would.

 

[OneFineAcre]

It was funny because I thought yeah, no way... yearling milkers don't go grand especially up against 3rd place 1st udder from nationals goats.
I have to say it was really cool to be in the same line up for the open show. Glad it was you guys.

@Bayleaf Meadows I agree wholeheartedly. That is the thing there are incredible goats in NC of every breed.
The youth show alone is as big as most open shows the rest of the year.

When they were in the champion lineup in the youth show, I thought that Opal was our best out there and was pulling for her.
I was a little surprised he went with Peanut, but not shocked. She is lovely and I think that as she matures she is going to be in many more champion line ups in the future.

 

[Southern by choice]

I don't think so. The classes were the same as the National Show. People were already entering finished champions in the age groups to maximize premiums.
But, I don't know if anyone complained. I think if someone has a valid argument in favor of adding back the CC then they would.

I think the Nigerian numbers were definitely down this year. Some classes were the normal big but others weren't. Senior kid class in both open and youth only had 3 goats. NEVER have I seen that at any show let alone NC State Fair. I guess no one wanted Jan/Feb kids so everyone had their goats kid in March.

I still think the level of competition was fantastic.
Thanks, even though Peanut isn't mine I happy for GW that she was in both Ch line ups and her other Nigies were as well. Kudos for all you guys with Nigies. They are a tough breed!